Obituaries

Sep 4, 2020

Eliza Chavez, 69, of Durango, Colorado, passed away on 9/4/2020 at home, surrounded by family. Born 3/29/1951. She is survived by her husband, Conrad; children: Conrad Lee (Jen) Chavez and Angela (C.J.) Flanders; siblings: Elaine Fross, Frances Lucero, Gilbert Gallegos, and Lola Chappel; grandchildren: Conrad, Alex and Kjirsten Flanders, Jessica and Brandon Chavez. She was preceded in death by brother:...

Aug 31, 2020

Lou was raised up here in Pagosa Springs and although he left several times, Pagosa always called him home. After graduating high school, he went on to letter all four years for the Big 8 championship basketball team at Kansas State University. This is one of his favorite accomplishments and the place he met so many longtime friends. After, he...

Aug 30, 2020

Val Herrera passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020, at Mercy Regional Medical Center. He was 48 years old. Val was born October 21, 1971 and is proceded in death by his mother, Vonestine William; father, Javin Herrera and his brother Chandler Herrera. Val was born and raised in Ignacio, Colorado graduating from Ignacio High School in 1990, where he played...

Aug 30, 2020

In loving memory of George James Mayberry, Sr. “The Man, The Myth, The Legend.” Born in Dallas, Texas October 19, 1953 ~ August 30, 2020. George was married to Barbara Ann (Mestas) Mayberry for 46 unforgettable years. He was a phenomenal father, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother and friend. George’s legacy continues with his son, George James (Tonya) Mayberry, Jr.; daughter, Bobbi...

Aug 27, 2020

Everett D. Hoyt, age 83, passed away on Aug 27, 2020 in Durango, Colorado. He was born on Nov 16, 1936 at the family home in Bellerose, New York. He was the second of three sons born to Ellsworth and Madeline Hoyt. At the age of ten, his family moved to Rock Hill, NY where he grew up. Upon his...

Aug 26, 2020

Loren “Rich” Olin passed away on August 26, 2020, after a short battle with cancer, with his family by his side. “Rich”, as he liked to be called, was born on September 30, 1932. He married Nina Ballinger on November 2, 1952. She preceded him in death on March 1, 2015. After a short time in the military, Rich worked...

Aug 23, 2020

OBITUARY Harold L (Hal) Dunn Hal was born January 8, 1931 in Taft, CA to Harold & Hattie Dunn. He attended High School at North High in Denver, CO, and College at University of Colorado in Boulder, CO (1950), receiving his BA in geology (1954) and, MS in geology (1955). His Masters Thesis was on Micropaleontology and Stratigraphy of the...

Aug 22, 2020

Aug 17, 2020

Charles Ivan “Chickivan” Folsom, age 75, of Durango, Colorado, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2020, at Pine Ridge Hospital in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Chickivan, as most called him, was born on May 19, 1945, to Charles and Iris Ruenett “Nett” Folsom of Durango, Colorado, and was the oldest of their three sons. He attended Durango Senior High School and...

Aug 16, 2020

On Sunday, August 16, 2020 our beloved son, brother, and friend, Ronald "Ronnie" Lee Grush took his final breath at St. Mary's hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado. Ronnie was born on February 16, 1988 in Templeton, CA. He is survived by his parents Terry & Tracey Grush; brothers Cameron & Liam Grush of Bayfield, CO; one remaining grandmother; and many...

Aug 16, 2020

Our beloved father Harry M.J. Valencia left this world on Sunday August 16, 2020 to be with his heavenly father. Harry was born on May 11, 1926 to Louis and Frances (Manzanares) Valencia. Harry was a very hard working man that did his best to provide for his family. He had many jobs throughout his lifetime, some include lumber foreman...

Aug 16, 2020

Clyde Christian Tribble, 5 months, of Durango, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly in Durango. He was born on March 10, 2020. Clyde was deeply loved by his parents Nicole & Christian Tribble, big brother Charles, grandparents, extended family and friends. Baby Clyde will forever have a place in the hearts of those who loved and cared for him. A service will...

Aug 14, 2020

Anthony Dominick Zellitti, age 89, of Durango, CO took his journey to heaven on Aug 14, 2020. He was born on Dec. 7, 1930 on the family homestead in Durango, to Luigi and Florence Zellitti. They lived on the Florida Mesa where it became known as Little Italy and referred to as "Spaghetti Mesa" because of the large number of...

Aug 14, 2020

On Friday, August 14, 2020, Elizabeth Johanna "Jo" Helton, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, went home to be with the Lord at the age of 92. One of five children, Jo was born on September 26, 1927 in Giltner, Nebraska to Mont & Rosina Juett. Jo graduated high school and went on to work in various trades. Her favorite job...

Aug 13, 2020

Dolores V. "Mary" Atencio passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2020, at home, in Ignacio, Colorado, surrounded by family. She was 86 years old. Dolores was born May 15, 1934, to Jose Alcario and Jennie Vigil in Pinones, Colorado. She attended boarding school in Ignacio from 1942 to 1946.The family moved to Fruita, Colorado, in the late 1940's; it was...

Aug 2, 2020

Marrianne Maria Scoggins passed away August 2, 2020 at home in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. She was 90 years old. She was born in Frankfurt on Main, Germany on June 20, 1930 to Antone and Luise Mueller. She grew up in Germany and left 1949 when she met and married Wiley W. Scoggins. The young family moved to Dallas, Texas, where...

Aug 2, 2020

Delwin “Gene” Kennedy, 84 years, of Marvel, Colorado, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020 in Mancos, Colorado. He was born in 1936 to Edward and Frances (Miller) Kennedy. He grew up in Marvel, CO and graduated from Durango High School in 1953. He married Alice Mae Kimsey on September 6, 1954 in Farmington, NM. Gene was well known throughout the...

Jul 30, 2020

On Friday July 30th we lost our father James Meadows Jackson at age 92. We believe he is at peace with our mother and his beloved wife of 56 years Aline Glasko Jackson, who passed away in 2007. He is survived by his 4 children and 6 grandchildren, as well as the countless lives he touched. James grew up in...

Jul 29, 2020

Salvador Martinez, age 96, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 in Pagosa Springs, CO. He was born on May 12, 1924 in New Mexico to Ralph and Antonina Martinez. He attended school until the 4th grade when he left the classroom and began what would become a lifelong love of the outdoors by helping his father tend sheep. He...

Jul 23, 2020

Dwain's life began at the beginning of the Great Depression in Cromwell Oklahoma in December 1929. He lived on the family farm with parents Shelton and Mollie and his older brothers Glen, Live, Dale and sister Violet. The family seemed complete until 7 years later when fortune smiled on the Lively's and an oil well was drilled and blew near...